Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds

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Point Mugu State Park Beach, California
Point Mugu State Park Beach, California

Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds

Sycamore Canyon Campground

Thornhill Broome Campground


Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds

Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds are located along the southern coast of Ventura County, close to many popular beaches. Sycamore Canyon Campground, inland, is the most popular of two campgrounds. Sycamore Canyon is only a 3-minute walk from Sycamore Cove Beach. A favorite surfing destination, County Line Beach, is nearby. And a Malibu favorite, Zuma Beach, is only a short drive south.

Sycamore Canyon Campground has 31 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground includes a Hike & Bike Site as well as a La Jolla Group Campsite.

Thornhill Broome RV Campground

Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds include a second campground - Thornhill Broome Campground. Thornhill Broome's 62 primitive RV campsites are in a row along the edge of the beach. It can become very windy there, but the views of the ocean are unmatched. Water, picnic tables, fire rings, and portable toilets are provided.

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Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds Basics
Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds Location: 9000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, 15 miles south of Oxnard
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 112
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (one driven and one towed) Fee per night for additional vehicles
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Point Mugu State Park Information: (310) 457-8143

Reservations at Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds
Reservations available Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds reservations are available year-round up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 31 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: #36 in Sycamore Canyon
Fees: Sycamore Canyon - $45
Hike & Bike site $10
Thornhill Broome - $35
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, Check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: Noon

Sycamore Canyon Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, campfire center
Showers: Hot showers, token machines accept dollar bills
Dump Station: Yes
Campground Map: Sycamore Canyon Campground Map
Attractions near Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds:
  • Explore local beaches for swimming, sunbathing, wading and surfing.
  • Choose from more than 70 miles of hiking trails in the park.
  • Enjoy the nice picnic area.
  • Join in nature hikes.
  • Children can participate in the Junior Rangers program.
  • Cast your line in for some surf fishing.
  • Experienced kayakers explore the coast.

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Thornhill Broome Beach RV Campground at Point Mugu State Park, CA

Thornhill Broome Beach RV Campground
One of two Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds

La Jolla Group Campsite

The La Jolla Group Campsite at Point Mugu State Park is a walk-in, tent-only site for between 9 and 50 people. The campsite is located across the Pacific Coast Highway from the Thornhill Broome Campground. The group site can accommodate up to 12 vehicles (additional vehicles for a fee and park at day-use area). The distance from the parking lot to the campsite is about 25 yards. At the campsite are picnic tables, fire rings, BBQs, and restrooms. The campsite is a little more than a mile from the beach.
Fees: $225 per night
Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: La Jolla Group Campsite Reservations






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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Sycamore Cove Beach at Point Mugu State Park, CA

Sycamore Cove Beach at Point Mugu State Park

Reviews from Previous Campers

2023 - 2024

  • Fabulous camping right on the beach.
  • Bathrooms and showers well maintained.
  • Sycamore Campground sites spacious.
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Ventura County Beach and Lake Attractions

Visitors to Ventura County find beautiful beaches as well as sparkling lakes. Point Mugu State Park Campgrounds are close to the beach and within a short driving distance of many coastal attractions.

  • Explore Channel Islands Harbor where you can rent a boat or take a cruise out to the Channel Islands.
  • Visit the Flight 261 Memorial Sundial at Hueneme Beach.
  • Enjoy swimming, surfing, and fishing at Emma Wood State Beach.
  • Head out wildlife viewing along the Ventura River estuary.
  • Surf the point at El Capitan Beach, Mondos, or Rincon Point.
  • Spend the afternoon kiteboarding at Leadbetter Beach.
  • Fish for monster bass at Lake Casitas.
  • Enjoy the calm waters of beautiful Cachuma Lake.
  • Experience excellent pier fishing off the Gaviota Pier.
  • Take to the air hang gliding at Douglas Preserve near Arroyo Burro Beach.
  • View the Harbor Seals near Carpinteria Beach.
  • Watch some exciting and competitive beach volleyball at East Beach.
  • Kayak along the Santa Barbara coast.


Key Point Mugu State Park Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM.
  2. Sycamore Canyon and Thornhill Broome campground gates open at 8:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM. No entry after 10:00 PM.
  3. Generator operation hours are from 10 AM. to 8 PM, as needed.
  4. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under adult supervision at all times. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.

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